[Approved March, 1980]
The book and materials selection policy is as follows:
A.
To buy, as far as funding allows, the best materials (books, serials,
audios etc.), in terms of content and format, of each season’s
offerings.
[Amended 8-1996]
B.
To add and/or replace old favorites, classics and authoritative works
in subject areas as need dictates and budget allows.
C.
To add materials requested by patrons which seem likely to be used
by a number of others.
D.
To purchase materials to round out the genealogy and local history
section.
E.
To select materials for values of interest, information and enlightenment
of all the people of the community.
F.
To provide the fullest feasible range of materials presenting all
points of view. Materials will not be condemned or removed from library
shelves because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
[Amended 8-1996]
G.
To provide materials for self-study, but not to attempt, in any systematic
way, to purchase materials needed for formal courses of education.
H.
To add or dispose of all gift materials in accordance with the adopted
selection standards of the library.
I.
To discard materials from the collection when they are determined
to be of no further use because of their obsoleteness, inaccuracy
or worn condition.
